Lan Diep

The German tour operator Phoenix Reisen was founded in 1973. In 1988 they started cruising the oceans with the charter of the ship Maxim Gorki. Starting as a pure ocean shipping company, Phoenix Reisen expanded its range in 1993 to include the popular river cruises. The four well-known ocean liners are now joined by more than 30 river ships as well as a few smaller ships for exceptional destinations. The shipping company is still in family hands and attaches great importance to a friendly and pleasant atmosphere aboard their ships.

The MS Lan Diep is a popular riverboat of the shipping company, which takes you to the most beautiful places in the Mekong region in a comfortable way. The ship was built in Vietnam from fine woods in the traditional Asian boat style and with its shallow draft is ideal for use on the Mekong. The interior is colonial and looks cosy and very tasteful. With a length of only 50 m, you travel with a maximum of 44 guests in a small group on a total of 3 passenger decks. On board you will find a restaurant with a bar, a spacious sundeck with a promenade and an open-air salon.

• Built in: 2007
• Length: 50 m
• Width: 10 m
• Depth: 1.8 m
• Language: English, German
• Currency: US-Dollar
• Smoking: Permitted in designated areas on the sundeck

The comfortably furnished outside staterooms are furnished with lots of fine wood and have a shower/WC, bathrobes, a hair dryer, an air conditioning and a safe. The voltage is 230 V AC. With a size of approx. 13 sqm, the staterooms offer sufficient space.

The atmosphere is cosy and informal as on all Phoenix ships. Due to the very small number of passengers on board the MS Lan Diep you have a very familiar and personal atmosphere. The dress code is casual and should be adapted to the climate of the tropical regions. Due to the fact that the tour operator is a German company the onboard language is German as well as in English in this case and guests pay their bills in US-Dollar.

A full range of culinary delights await you on board the MS Lan Diep. Look forward to a rich breakfast buffet, multi-course lunches and dinners in one table with European and typical Cambodian and Vietnamese cuisine. On request, meals can also be prepared gluten-free, lactose-free or diabetic-friendly. Mineral water and coffee/tea are offered free of charge during the day. The well-rehearsed kitchen and service team spoils you with everything the kitchen has to offer.

A selection of board games and books is available. Regional events such as folklore performances, language courses or lectures about the country and its people round off the program on board. For a little relaxation, you can relax on the sundeck, the promenade or in the open-air salon.

Through a variety of shore excursions, you have the opportunity to get to know the country and its people along the route. The excursion program is adapted to the length of stay of the ship and is accompanied by qualified tour guides. The excursions are usually in German language. The shore excursions can be booked directly on board or partly in advance online at the shipping company. Payment is on board. At some cruises a variety of shore excursions is already included.

If you want to enjoy a special cruise, experience the unique scenery of the Mekong and discover distant cultures and places, then you are just right aboard the MS Lan Diep. Due to its size, the ship offers only limited on-board program.